Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar is a Neurologist, Epilepsy specialist in India/Mumbai & Parkinson's disease specialist in India/Mumbai. He has trained in the best institutions including KEM hospital in Mumbai, Johns Hopkins University in USA, the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) in USA & Kings College in London. He has been noted as one of the best neurologists in Mumbai by India Today magazine (2020, 2021) & Outlook Magazine (2020, 2022) As a neurologist in Mumbai, he provides treatment for headaches (including Migraine treatment), Stroke (paralysis), memory problems (Dementia), nerve problems such a burning, tingling, imbalance etc. He enjoys treating seemingly medically resistant cases of Epilepsy with medication adjustment. For truly resistant cases, he provides Epilepsy surgery in India / Mumbai. All epilepsy surgeries including resective (removal) Epilepsy surgeries in Mumbai are provided. His other passion is providing Parkinson's treatment in Mumbai, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for very selective cases. About Dr. Kharkar Contact / Appointments

What is MSA? [Multiple Systems Atrophy meaning]

Diseases which look like Parkinson’s disease, but have additional features are called “Parkinson’s Plus” syndromes. You can read more about Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes here. Multiple System atrophy (MSA) is a Parkinson’s Plus syndrome. In MSA, a component of our nervous system called the “Autonomic Nervous System” is also affected. This causes problems in body functions … Read more

What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy? [PSP meaning]

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

After reading what your doctor wrote, you may have wondered: What is PSP? PSP means “Progressive Supranuclear Palsy”. It is a Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome. Some diseases are like Parkinson’s disease. But they also have extra symptoms. So, they are called “Parkinson’s Plus Syndromes”. PSP is the most common Parkinson’s Plus Syndrome. If you have PSP, … Read more

Parkinsonism – Issue 1

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Discusses the quick identification and basic treatment of Parkinsonism / Parkinson’s disease. Neuroletter – Parkinsonism 1 Caution: This information is not a substitute for professional care. Do not change your medications/treatment without your doctor’s permission. Dr. Siddharth Kharkar Dr. Siddharth Kharkar has been recognized as one of the best neurologists in Mumbai by Outlook India … Read more

सरदर्द / मायग्रेन का सबसे अच्छा इलाज क्या है? [आसान !], माइग्रेन के घरेलू इलाज – Migraine Ka Ilaj Ki Home Remedies – drkharkar

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

मायग्रेन के कारण, निदान और उपाय के बारे में ये जानकारी में अपने क्लिनिक के मरीज़ों को देता हूँ. मुझे आशा है ये जानकारी आपको उपयोगी होगी। इस जानकारी की PDF कॉपी डाउनलोड करने के लिए यहाँ क्लिक करे: [Migraine Patient Handout]. आप इस PDF को निशुलक बाट सकते है. अगर आपको बहुत विस्तार में जानकारी की … Read more

rem sleep behavior disorder parkinson’s, A Neurologist’s Guide to REM Sleep Behavior Disorder – drkharkar

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Sleep problems in Parkinson’s include difficulty staying asleep (Insomnia), trashing in bed while sleeping (REM Behavior Disorder), cramping of the legs or arms while sleeping (OFF-dystonia) and finally, sleepiness or sleeping throughout the day. Each one of these has a specific treatment. Certainly, other sleep problems can occur in Parkinson’s – like having the urge … Read more

How can you reduce Depression and Anxiety?

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Is Depression & Anxiety common in Parkinson’s disease? Yes. Depression & Anxiety are common in Parkinson’s disease. These problems can produce significant disability. About 1 in every 5 patients with Parkinson’s disease may have Depression (Rejinders et al. 2008). Anxiety is even more common – about 1 in 4 patients with Parkinson’s disease have significant … Read more

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Noted as one of the best Neurologists in Mumbai